Harvard University Campus: Student-Led Walking Tour
4.6
2,081 Ratings
Cambridge
Experience Harvard University like never before on a 70-minute student-led walking tour. Discover the campus's rich history, iconic landmarks, and hidden secrets with an enthusiastic Harvard student guide.
Duration:
1 hour, 10 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Harvard Square - This is where the tour begins and where Harvard is located.
- Harvard University - The whole reason guests are here. The tour will take you throughout the campus of the oldest university in the United States.
- John Harvard Statue - One of the top 3 most photographed statues in the United States
- The Fogg Art Museum - The Harvard Art Museums, among the worldâs leading art institutions, comprise three museums (the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Arthur M. Sackler Museums) all under one roof.
- The Harvard Shop - Tour ends at The Harvard Shop - run by Harvard students!
- Memorial Hall - Our guide will show you to one of Harvard’s most iconic buildings, Memorial Hall. While we won’t be able to go inside as a group, the beautiful exterior architecture will still amaze!
What's Included
- Explore with a Free Illustrated Map of Harvard Square
- Translations in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin
- Insightful Narratives on Student-Led Harvard Tours
- Exclusive Souvenir Shopping at The Harvard Shop
- Comprehensive 70-Minute Guided Walking Tour
- Discover Harvard’s Iconic Sites including the Yard and Science Center
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs (tours conclude at The Harvard Shop)
Additional Information
Experience Harvard from a student’s perspective! This 70-minute tour, led by a Harvard student-guide, offers a humorous yet insightful exploration of America’s oldest university. Starting from the vibrant Harvard Square, your cheerful guide will usher you into the historic heart of the campus, the Harvard Yard. Be enchanted by the stories of Harvard’s past and the guide’s personal anecdotes while absorbing the scenery. Major landmarks on the tour include the Johnston Gate, the John Harvard Statue, Memorial Hall, and Widener Library. You’ll also discover a few of Harvard’s hidden treasures during your journey! The ‘Hahvahd Tour’ is an optimal choice for prospective students or families on holiday, eager to experience Harvard.
- Tour route is less than 1 mile
Location
1380 Massachusetts Ave
Massachusetts Avenue
The tour begins right outside of the main Harvard Subway Station in between the Out of Town Newsstand and the Cambridge Information Kiosk.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Chontae_l
Apr 22, 2024
Harvard History Came Alive - The tour guide was knowledgeable, personable, and charismatic. Her storytelling skills and engagement with us the tourists made the Harvard history come alive. So many fun facts and her own personal perspectives as a Harvard student made the tour enjoyable, informative, authentic, and memorable. I was able to get a thorough feel for what the Harvard experience is like through her anecdotes.
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Connector786758
Apr 22, 2024
A Boston tour not to miss - The tour was way better than we expected. Evan was so knowledgeable, kind and funny. He was able to accommodate a large group effortlessly. We had so much fun.
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Meganmu6007am
Apr 22, 2024
Harvard campus walk - She was knowledgeable, sweet, and 😇 kind. It is a great practice to have a tour with one of the students. We are so proud of her accomplishment
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Mariadoloresb720
Apr 22, 2024
Anciently awesome. - It was a pleasant and fun experience getting toured by Juliana. While learning the history, at the same time she would also tell us about the current Harvard. I would love to come back next time and explore the stops we made at this tour with the highlighted historic or popular landmarks in the university.
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Mariapia_s
Apr 21, 2024
It’s a must! - Excellent experience! Our guide, Cameron, was the best so passionate about the University, the Campus and the history of the institution. He was so worried to solve all our doubts, answer questions and show us the most he could. If you are thinking to go to Boston you have to go to visit Harvard.
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Blair681
Apr 19, 2024
The Crimson standard of tours. Evan is the man - Our tour guide Evan was exceptional. So informative and enthusiastic. And a sense of humour too. The tour was superb. We walked to all of the main spots and there were so many great anecdotes
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B_eren-5193
Apr 18, 2024
Harvard Campus - Sam is the best guide ever.
He is so kind.
Campus is Perfect.
Sam teach about all of uni life.
He explained the university departments in detail
thanks a lot Sam 👏🏻
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Melba_s
Apr 18, 2024
Josh was awesome! - Josh was a great guide… very knowledgeable, friendly and candid. Loved the tour! Would highly recommend.
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Pascal_q
Apr 17, 2024
Awesome - Great to have all these informations that we wouldn’t without a guide. Guide was great, a lot of information
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Rimma_g
Apr 16, 2024
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very engaging! He shared a good mix of history and fun facts about Harvard. His voice was loud enough for the outdoor tour.
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